Since she was their only child, they had the highest hopes for her. She couldn’t remember much before that time, but before her seventh birthday, she was on one path. Given instruction on dancing. Elegant gestures. Trained in musical instruments like the stringed khim, and the finger chimes. She’...
She didn’t have a choice. Helene did her best to maintain an aloof air as she progressed down the stairs, looking away when she saw the mirror someone had replaced. It was a conspiracy against her, and she knew instantly who was responsible. Gil lounged in a chair, a wine ...
And if she hadn’t just ruined his entire appearance, he’d have been on her heels like a burr. No. If she hadn’t called him a painted-up freak, or referred to his attire as a circus suit; or…if he could wipe this gooey mess of wet powder from his eyes, get this wig off, and toss the false facial h...
Was he feeling...fear? By the gods! How could he have been so stupid? His gut had been warning him. Instinct had saved him numerous times on countless battlefields in his remote past. And he’d shoved the unease aside...why? Because he’d found Darcy. His mate. And she was perfect. Tall. Lean. Curv...
“It’s almost dawn.” Her lips curved into a smile as she recognized Tenny’s insistent kisses. She opened her eyes slowly, savoring the time it took. And what she’d see. Oh. He was Kareem again. The dim light couldn’t disguise ...